Monday, August 1, 2016

Since Bible Passages That Can Influence Your Life, is now on line through individual posts, I am now putting several links together for each post. I found groupings of three posts worked well for anyone interested in using these for a Bible study group. Debbie Seiling

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 26.

Now, I guess I might be able to convince some that my thoughts are always God focused and selfless, but God knows how I really am inside. Fortunately, He forgives me and helps to turn my selfish thoughts and resentments around to be more tolerant and forgiving of others.

Here are some related passages:

*The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Proverbs, Chapter 15, verse 28.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. Proverbs, Chapter 15, verse 32.

When I was a child, my father noticed that I scuffled my feet as I walked. He knew it was a counterproductive trait, so he had me practice walking with an appropriate gait. Being stubborn, I deliberately went back to scuffling my feet. Now that I am older and have recently broken my ankle, I wish I hadn’t been such a stubborn child. It would have been nice if I had listened to my father’s advice which would have saved me a lot of discomfort. We have the same options in our relationship with our Heavenly Father. To listen, or not to listen, that is the question? (Forgive me for misquoting Shakespeare.)

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. Proverbs, Chapter 15, verse 33.

I enjoy teaching and feel my teaching style has really improved over the years. Our school district allows each school to make nominations for Teacher of the Year. Somehow, I got the distorted notion that I had been nominated for this. Egotistical person that I can be, although most wouldn’t know it, I prepared how I would respond when they announced my nomination at a faculty meeting. Ironically, the award went to someone else who was extremely deserving and probably a lot more humble.

Fortunately, no one else knew that I thought I was going to be nominated, which was a big relief but God and I did. This was a humbling experience, to say the least. Hopefully, it leads me to be less self-absorbed in the future.

Here are some related passages:

*Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Proverbs, Chapter 16, verse 5.

*Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Proverbs, Chapter 26, verse 12.

*Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs, Chapter 27, verses 1-2.

Because this is an example of how I’ve applied this Bible passage to my life, it doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the passage.

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About the Author:

Having read the Bible from cover to cover 16+ times, I felt led to write Bible Passages That Can Influence Your Life to show that the Bible is still significant in our lives today. Since these posts are examples of how I apply the Bible to my daily life, they don't necessarily represent the whole meaning of the Bible passages. Will you relate to these Bible passages in the same ways that I have? My desire is that through these examples, you will learn to relate to the Bible in a way that is personally significant to you!

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Review by Rev. Gordon

Debra Seiling's "Bible Passages" is an interesting book to read. Written in narrative form after reading the Bible multiple times, I did not find Debra's book to be "preachy" or holier-than-thou". While I do not believe Debra's book was intended to be-or will be-used as a textbook, it does contain multiple revelations of one person's assessment and truths with regard to what impact God's Word has had on her life in the past, at present, and as she expects it will in the future. Is the Bible relevant to us in today's world? What Debra Seiling has written in her book, the answer to that question is a resounding: "YES!"

Lilybean's Review

I have been using this book a little differently than just as a reading book. As a daily devotional or study book, it is wonderful. All you have to do is open it up to any page, read the passage and the short narrative and begin your personal study, meditation or group discussion. Because it is written in plain English, it would be perfect for a youth group or high school group. Don't let the lack of sections and headers, or the simple layout dissuade you. It would be a great book to get discussions going for an ice breaker or as a whole study session. Let the author comment, let the Spirit speak to you, and you will find value in this book.

Author's Disclosure

Readers should know that any profits I get from the sale of the book: Bible Passages That Can Influence Your Life are donated to a charity of my choice, which varies from time to time. I do not receive any money or compensation from any business and any charity links on my blogs link directly to the charity. I don't feel right getting money for doing what God has led me to do for Him. Debbie